Duluth Wander and Rambler Pack Modifications

[@05generic]

Thanks William. This video presented a brainstorm for me in another direction. For awhile now I've been a proponent of using a modular setup for a get home/bug out system. It occurred to me while watching this that an external frame could be a way to accomplish that. The internal frame/no frame people (except 3V Gear in measly way) have shown no inclination to accommodate that idea -at least none that I've seen.

[@wcknives]

I talk about modular pack systems in this Bug out series. This is part 1 of a 5 part series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4HZhmqKibWngpo

[@wcknives]

This video probably discusses the system more in depth. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGWuYmVof7eJiqM

[@05generic]

Thanks!

[@hilliardoutdooradventures6480]

Great idea...your blessing for innovation extends well beyond knife making...always look forward to your videos.

[@wcknives]

Thanks, appreciate your support.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

In the last few years Ive come to mostly the same conclusion about frames and just recently mounted a Canadian Pattern 82 rucksack bag on my LK35 frame. It is now the most bullet proof pack I own for about $60 Canadian. That is with buying a new ALICE belt.

[@wcknives]

Sounds like a great pack.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

William Collins it is, forgot to add that I use the Pattern 82 shoulder harness as well. It is very similar to the American USGI MOLLE 2 but not as refined.

[@astrazenica7783]

I'm looking for new pack for my l35. Any good sources for ur canadian solution?

[@wcknives]

Adam Smith www.armynavydeals.ca/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=CFm90sftpk&catid=2100&ItemName=Canadian%20Forces%20'82%20Pattern%20Rucksack

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Adam Smith If you are in the USA and can not inspect the Canadian pack yourself I advise against getting one. Instead look for a large ALICE pack, they also fit the frame reasonably well.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good video ..looks like you got a well thought out pack setup there..but most improtant..you got it the way you want it..safe journeys see ya soon

[@wcknives]

Yep, I think this is going to be a great set up for me. Look forward to sitting around a fire and whittling on a stick with you.

[@Heath_Conley_I_Am]

great job brother couple of my dream packs and I will buy a knife one day soon hopefully

[@wcknives]

Look forward to it. Appreciate your support.

[@1hillbilly]

Good luck on the Bushcraft gathering, hope to see video from there if possible .

[@wcknives]

I will try to get some video.

[@Texasbushboy]

I have been wanting to mount my frost river to a BulPac. But 250 for a frame is hard to swallow.

[@wcknives]

They are not cheap but will last forever.

[@astrazenica7783]

I bought an old l35 for $20 but want to change the ruc sac. I like the frame. Are there any other half decent ruc sacs that fit an l35 frame? Has anyone fitted other ruc sacs to l-35? Maybe other surplus packs? Really like the Duluth but probably bit outta my range right now. Really nice job on those packs, perfect combination

[@wcknives]

Medium alice pack should fit.

[@secretsquirrell13]

hey bud speaking of ponchos I just got a bushcraft usa mest poncho in multicam.....its really good.

[@wcknives]

Thanks, I will check them out.

[@manuelrocker5288]

Hey William. You're great. I've a Frost river large bushcraft pack ( with the additional sidepocket's !! ). Since long time I try to optimized it with an external frame. In this moment it's a bucket can inside, but it' s not optimal. In past I tried to fit a lk35 frame on to it, but itwas zo small. Now I've ordered a swedish sani pack which is the same like the lk35 with a larger frame. I think you have one , too. Now I will try to fix it on to my frost river isle royle bushcraft pack . But I will try to take it with the original straps. Otherwise I've seen the bullpac frame which is fantastic and bombproof. If the larger lk35 frame not work good I will try to attach the bullpac frame like you it did. You own a frost river large bushcraft pack too. Do you think it's possible to attach the large swedish frame on it? The frame you fit on your wanderer, is it the normal lk35 frame or the large from the sani pack. Greating ...Manuel

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

Both nice packs.

[@wcknives]

Thanks!

[@brennanjones5502]

On either of those packs, is there place to put an axe? Like a pass through pocket? And is there a place to attach a bedroll? Really considering getting the Rambler but I would like to have these features. Thanks for the information!

[@wcknives]

Brennan Jones - Bushcraft and Survival modifications can be added for a bedroll or even possibly an axe when you order direct from Duluth. They do not have bed roll loops or place for axe outside of the pack as standard. They do have packs with this feature though if you visit their web site. Appreciate your view and comment.

[@tomritter493]

great mods what do you think of diamond brand boy scout packs ? got a couple thinking of over winter making a wood frame like a roycroft atb bro .....tom

[@wcknives]

Not familiar with those packs but external frames is what works for me.

[@tomritter493]

well there a light canvas but will take external I do like external frames also never use a deluth wish I could afford one the expense of this lyme my ins don't cover so kinda broke lol

[@PREPFORIT]

Good pack great mods !

[@wcknives]

Thanks!

[@jmh7884]

nice is that now your bug out pack setup

[@wcknives]

Yes, my camping gear is my my BOB.

[@twocrowsblades3544]

That pack frame made from aluminum or steel ? 300 $ man I need start making pack frames lol

[@wcknives]

Aluminum. Bull packs company was for sale a couple of years ago.